2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · EX54 XVP
2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 180,545 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1994cc
EX54 XVP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2025
- 180,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EX54 XVP Mileage History
- 19/11/200743,859 mi
- 01/11/200854,744 mi+10,885 mi
- 16/11/200967,358 mi+12,614 mi
- 30/10/201078,217 mi+10,859 mi
- 30/10/201078,217 mi
- 28/10/201189,730 mi+11,513 mi
- 11/10/2012100,061 mi+10,331 mi
- 19/09/2013108,354 mi+8,293 mi
- 25/09/2014111,540 mi+3,186 mi
- 08/10/2015122,660 mi+11,120 mi
- 08/10/2015122,661 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/2017139,964 mi+17,303 mi
- 29/03/2017139,964 mi
- 09/03/2018146,974 mi+7,010 mi
- 28/03/2019150,568 mi+3,594 mi
- 12/03/2020157,367 mi+6,799 mi
- 18/03/2021161,999 mi+4,632 mi
- 26/03/2021162,110 mi+111 mi
- 24/03/2022169,036 mi+6,926 mi
- 02/03/2023175,687 mi+6,651 mi
- 23/03/2023175,998 mi+311 mi
- 01/03/2024179,525 mi+3,527 mi
- 22/03/2025180,545 mi+1,020 mi
Average of roughly 7,883 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
EX54 XVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (EX54 XVP) between November 2007 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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